Cassandra Thomson

•Assist clients with activities of daily living in their home and community such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transferring, cooking, and transportation.

•Use a hoyer lift to transfer client to wheelchair, bed, and bath.

•Administer prescribed medications following the "5 rights" of medication use.

•Transport client in accessible vehicle and support the client in a variety of settings such as restaurants, community pools, concert venues, parks and shopping centers.

•Light housekeeping and food preparation

•Assist with mobility aids and prosthetics.

•Travel to clients homes to assist with activities of daily living.

•Assist in medication administration following the "5 rights" of medication use.

•Document progress notes for each client to ensure good communication between all members of the care team.

•Perform vital checks such as blood pressure, Oxygen saturation and blood sugar levels.

•Discern when the client needs EMS and make the call when appropriate.

•Assist residents with activities of daily living, ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.

•Know and follow Extendicare's policies, for example having 2 people when using any mechanical lifts.

•Work as a team member with other staff including fellow P.S.Ws, nurses, dietary aides, administrative staff and housekeepers.

•Document relevant information about each resident using the P.O.C system.